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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.73, 2,362.17 and 965.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.73, 2,362.17 and 965.93 is: 1,332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.73 : 2,362.17 = 965.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.73/2,362.17 = 965.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.73x = 2,362.17 × 965.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.73x = 2,281,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,686.04/1,711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.97

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